The Labour Party, the dominant force in Norwegian politics for decades, came into his cross-hairs because of its staunch defence of both diversity and tolerance.
In 1832, he achieved membership on the House Ways and Means Committee, where he loyally supported Jackson's opposition to the Bank of the United States.
And Fred, notwithstanding his general scepticism about Rosy, listened to her music with perfect allegiance, wishing he could do the same thing on his flute.